7 healthy reasons to book a massage today We know that it’s scientifically proven that a remedial massage works to ease sore muscles and reduce inflammation, helping your body recover faster and more effectively. Massage therapy offers a drug-free humanistic approach based on the body’s ability to heal itself. Not commonly known however, is that the positive benefits of massage extend …

How exercising can reduce your stress levels Stress is the human body’s way of responding to the imbalance between everyday demands made on us and our resources available to cope with such demands. The extent to which someone is affected by stress depends greatly on their attitude towards a given situation. Often, the more important the outcome of the situation, …

5 signs you need orthotics The average person walks 185,000kms in a lifetime, enough to circle the planet four times! 1.5 times our body weight passes through our feet with every step, the impact of which reaches approximately 3 million pounds of pressure each day. Walking and running freely without pain is the result of all the bones, joints, ligaments …

Benefits of Pilates   Pilates is a system of exercises that emphasises your body’s core and is designed to help improve your physical strength, flexibility, endurance and posture. Pilates is an excellent way to tone up or lose weight, and its focus on abs, obliques, thighs and bum will leave you beach body ready leading into the warmer months. Aside …

How to avoid foot pain from high heels Any woman who has ever worn high heels for an extended period of time can testify to the suffering experienced by your feet. People often sacrifice comfort for fashion when it comes to footwear, but at what cost? Studies show that large heels are not only bad for your toes, but can …

Welcome to Live Active’s latest review of scientific findings and how they impact your Living Active lifestyle. This week’s topic: Beating the hot flushes: Exercise is key for menopausal women Part One An article recently published by Australia’s peak professional body for Exercise and Sports Science (ESSA), outlines how the effects of menopause including: – Reduced sleep – Stress – …

Its one of the most important actions of our day (hey, we spend a third of our life doing it!) However a recent study showed that 94% of Australians aren’t getting enough sleep! So today we are bringing you the first instalment of “The Short Sharp 5”. Five easy tips to helping you function and perform better! This week, Jack …